1 EXHIBIT 23(B) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of our report dated February 17, 1995 included in Centerior Energy Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 and to all references to our Firm included in this Registration Statement. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Cleveland, Ohio April 27, 1995